Best Places To Visit In Panaji In May

The beaches, adventure activities and the exciting nightlife of Goa are famous, but if you want to experience Goa in a different way you should try an overnight houseboat tour in Goa. Beautifully handcrafted houseboats fitted with all modern luxuries and amenities cruise on the backwaters of Goa. With lots to see and some amazing views to cherish, a backwater cruise in goa allows you to enjoy the most of your stay here.

Rejoice in a double treat as you tour the dewy spice plantation of Goa and also enjoy an elephant ride later.

You will embark on this balmy trip of around 5 hours at 10am, andbe taken to one of the oldest spice plantations farms in Goa. Upon reaching the spice plantation farm, you will be greeted by the farm people in a traditional way. Welcome drinks will be served, followed by a guided tour of the plantation farm. The natives of the farm will explain the advantages and importance of the herbs and other plants in the farm.

After completing the spice plantation tour, you will be taken to the adorable elephants for a ride. These elephants are well trained and offer a pleasant ride. In addition, you can also choose to feed and bathe the animals.

Apart from that, you can savour a traditional lunch and can purchase some of the freshly prepared hand-made spices and other herbal products from the farm.

While talking about holidays, fun, stunning places to visit and water activities, Goa needs no introduction! Situated on the coastal areas of the Arabian Sea, this scenic Indian state is in fact the highest visited destination in the country and one of the most popular tourist destinations across the globe.

A true paradise for the party lovers, a natural treasure for the nature lovers, an imperial destination for the usual holidayers, a vacation in this scenic retreat is all about fun, excitement, grooviness and an electric ambience.

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While in Goa, make it to the Bambolim Bay and be a part of the charismatic boat rides at the beach. On offerings, there are boats like Kayaks, Beach Dinghies, Beach Catamarans and Windsurfers. Laser Funboats, Picos and Bahias can also be availed at the beach.

Join this fun fleet for 1.5-5 hours and cruise through the azure Goan waters, feel the waves on your face and make your way into the bossom of the Arabian Sea. While on the Goa sailing experience tour, you can also learn the basics of sailing and try your hands on the steering wheel and be the captain for the day! Taking the fun and excitement to a greater level, there is also Kayaking in the bucket list.

Experience the dynamic city of Panaji by water and relax on a 2-hour
scenic cruise along the Mandovi River abroad a private cruise.

Witness coastal Goa like never before by indulging in this exciting luxury cruise that provides you with an unparalleled experience.

Depending on your preference you can opt for a day cruise or even an overnight stay experience in luxury cruise.

Enjoy an evening that features
alcohol, snacks/dinner and an exotic sunset cruise for you and your loved ones.

There is no better way to
release daily stress than a 2 hour voyage around Goa while enjoying the
tastings of some of the finest beers and in-house brand drinks or a
cocktail, while you nibble on snacks/ dinner and take in the beautiful Goan coastline.

Transportation will be available at an extra cost..

The floating tasting room provides an intimate setting for up to 50 guests who
love good alcohol, good company and a good time with their better half or loved ones.

Enthrall in this delightful Ocean Trek which is actually a walk along a mountain overlooking the sea.

Begin this excursion from Porvorim in Goa at 07:00 AM, and drive to Kochra-Shriramwadi, a seaside hamlet between Vengurla and Malwan.

After a breakfast, set off along a hilly path on the cliffs next to the sea – delight in the beauty of a remote beach while trekking alongside on the green mountain ranges.

The Ocean Trek ends at the pristine Neuti Beach, post this the entire day is at leisure. You may take a spectacular plunge into the waters from a 20-ft-high rock, or go up and see the historic Neuti Fort.

Continue your return journey to Goa at around 03:30 PM, reaching Porvorim by 07:30 PM and head back home.

This wonderful hour long cruise is after sunset. Panjim by night is a sight you will not easily forget with dancing fairy lights twinkling at you from the riverfront. The Santa Monica takes you along the Mandovi River from the Santa Monica jetty in Panaji.

While the vessel sails serenely down the river past the beautiful Adil Shah Palace that was once the first building in Panjim City, there is a lot of entertainment on board with young people of Goa, dancing local folk dances, singing mandos and other folk song. After that live or DJ music is played and guests can join in the revelry, singing, dancing or making merry. Men, women and children regardless of age enjoy themselves hugely.

The Adil Shah Palace was the summer palace of the Sultan which was then used by the Viceroy of Portugal and finally by the government of Goa as its Secretariat. Now that a new Secretariat is in use on Porvorim Hill across the river Mandovi, the Adil Shah Palace will be turned into a cultural centre with art galleries and concert halls, etc.

The Santa Monica then takes you past the Panjim riverfront past the jetty and old colonial buildings on past the Promenade with lighted tree lined avenues past Miramar and you look at the city lit up in a glorious comign together of the old and the new. You can see the lights of the huge ocean liners anchored at Mormugao Port and the dark mass of the Aguada Fort. You find yourself transported back in history to the time when all visitors who landed on these shores loved Goa so much they wanted to possess her.

The Santa Monica then turns around and sails back to her jetty along the silent Mandovi, past the pretty cottages of Betim. The cruise is an hour long.